Smog Digest
January 2013
January 2013
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The fast growing economy, rapid industrialisation and growing urban population in India along with increasing wastewater generation are reasons for concern and reiterate the need for appropriate water management practices. Centre for Science and Environment recognises this need and has developed a five-day hands on training programme aimed at giving practical exposure to participants on wastewater treatment for industrial and urban wastewater management including reuse and recycle.
Co-organized by Newtown Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) and Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) Date: Friday, 4 January 2013 Venue: HIDCO Conference Hall, HIDCO Bhawan, New Town, Kolkata The Centre for Science and Environment along with the Newtown Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) is organizing an ‘Orientation Workshop on Agenda for Sustainable Buildings' in January 2013 in New Town Kolkata.
The Delhi Chapter of Indian Association for Air Pollution Control was held on September 23rd 2012. In the meeting, Mr. D.M. Thakar, Deputy Environment Engineer, Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) shared some successes of the Ahmedabad Air Pollution Control Plan. Amongst these, what was highly appreciated was the use of CCTV cameras for live monitoring of emissions from smoke stacks at industrial units.
With industrialization and development, there is a growing concern over the hazardous waste generation. The levels of dangerous wastes continue to grow. Industries and individuals continue to be largely unaware of this major environmental problem. With pitiable landfill management facilities there is a growing concern over the management of hazardous waste.
A joint initiative of the Centre for Science and Environment and Ghaziabad Nagar Nigam Venue: Conference Hall, Ghaziabad Nagar Nigam, Navyug Market, Ghaziabad Time: 10.30 am to 2.30 pm Date: December 28, 2012
Co-organized by Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) and Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) Date: December 20, 2012 Venue: Lucknow The Centre for Science and Environment along with the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) is organizing an ‘Orientation Workshop on Agenda for Sustainable Buildings' in December 2012 in Lucknow.
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CSE is organising the following training programmes in partnership with Lanka Rainwater Harvesting Forum, Sri Lanka. Sustainable water management systems like harvesting rainwater and decentralised wastewater treatment including reuse and recycle can substantially increase the availability of water in areas where supply is scarce and has also become an economical and ecological benefit. The details of the programme (s) is as follows:
As part of an initiative to understand global climate negotiations, for better media reporting about the ongoing discussion at the global forum at the end of every year, a group of 9-10 journalists are taken to the Conference of Parties by CSE. This year, the following journalists are supported by CSE, where they get to attend sessions, events and negotiations first hand:
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Doha: Delhi (for Media) Arnab Pratim Dutta Papia Samajdar Email: arnab@cseindia.org Email: papia@cseindia.org Phone: (974)-66865089 Phone: +91 9811906977 Souparno Banerjee Email: souparno@cseindia.org Phone: (974)-55382172